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BJ55 BSJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,342 mi
Last recorded113,342 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 113,342 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 113,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 110,303 miles

age related corrosion under body

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,828 miles

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,900 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front wiper split but still clears effectively

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2011 49,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,639 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 33,505 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,030 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BJ55 BSJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 BSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 BSJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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